Urgent Care Provider (NP or PA) - Stamford, CT

Moses/Weitzman Health System•Stamford, CT

34d•$120,000 - $280,000•Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) is seeking a full-time Urgent Care Provider (NP or PA) for its location in Stamford, CT. CHC is a leading provider of primary medical, dental, and mental health services to underserved populations, focusing on improving health outcomes and building healthy communities. They utilize innovative service delivery models and state-of-the-art technology within the Patient-Centered Medical Home Model (PCMH). This role involves delivering full primary care and urgent care services in a patient-centered medical home environment.

Requirements

Current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED (CPR/FPR/AED) certification or current American Heart Association BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers certification.
Effective communication skills at all levels of interaction.
Ability to document interactions clearly and concisely in the medical record.
Bilingual capacity as dictated by the needs of the site.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Master of Science in Nursing program with a specialty as a family nurse practitioner (for APRN).
Maintains board certification as a family nurse practitioner (for APRN).
Graduate of an accredited Master program in the study of physician assistant (for PA).
Maintains appropriate board certification, licensure, and professional organizations for APRN or PA.
Qualifies for NHSC Scholars for Medical, Mental Health & Dental practitioners.
Eligible for HRSA loan repayment programs.
Eligible for Connecticut Student Loan Repayment Program (CT SLRP).

Responsibilities

Assess and treat common acute and episodic illness in patients of all ages.
Provide preventative services as appropriate.
Perform appropriate diagnostic waived testing as required and arrange for follow up care with PCP as indicated.
Provide problem-specific education to individual and family members as appropriate.
Utilize evidence based standards in formulating treatment plan, and communicate rationale for decision making with patients.
Document all findings, including appropriate plan for follow up care, in electronic health record.
Participate in the organization’s quality improvement program.